UAF to host New Year’s Eve Sparktacular fireworks display

Marmian Grimes
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Dec. 20, 2023

fireworks in a dark sky with buildings in the background — UAF photo by Eric Engman
Fireworks light up the sky on UAF's West Ridge during the 2022 Sparktacular Celebration.

The �ֻ�ֱ�� will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions’ 34th annual Sparktacular celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31. Fireworks will be launched from UAF’s West Ridge starting at 8 p.m. The event will also be livestreamed on the UAF Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Most UAF buildings, including the UA Museum of the North, will be closed during the fireworks display.

University fire and police departments will begin closing roads and ski trails near the staging area at about 7 p.m. �ֻ�ֱ�� Railroad trains travel through the area, and pedestrians and snowmachine riders are asked to stay clear of the tracks. Personal fireworks, bonfires, drones and sky lanterns are prohibited.

The Sparktacular event is coordinated by Mike Thomas and sponsored by Troy Thomas, owner of University Chevron. It is sponsored by the following Fairbanks community groups and businesses: University Chevron, Dunlap Insurance Agency, NAPA Auto Parts, �ֻ�ֱ��, KTVF Channel 11, KXDF CBS 13, KFXF Channel 7, Mt. McKinley Bank, Sani-Can Inc., Interior Towing and Salvage, NAPA AutoCare Centers, Gas & Diesel Doctor, Playwright Marketing, The Spur, Monkey Wrench Mechanical, Dollar Rent-a-Car of Fairbanks and Interior Baseball Lions.

NOTE TO EDITORS: of the UAF campus near the Sparktacular launch site.

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